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As technology evolves we are ever more reliant on the use of handheld and mobile devices, yet what do we know about their impact on learning? While there is a lot of interest in mobile technology, many schools still aren't sure how to best use it for learning and teaching.
Learning with Handhelds and Mobiles explores this landscape and offers examples of how these technologies have been used for learning, how the problems that have arisen are being addressed, and offers ideas for the future. This invaluable book gives a voice to teachers and educators using mobiles and technology-enhanced learning in and out of schools, for regular school work and for innovative projects through exciting partnerships like Apps for Good.
List of contents
1. Implementation 2. Tablets and special educational needs 3. The Flitch Green Academy 4. Normanby Primary School 5. Oakdale Junior School 6. Essa Academy 7. Cramlington Learning Village 8. Woodlawn School 9 Frank Wise School 10. Apps for good - learners taking the lead 11. Two international perspectives 12. Familiar challenges - dissimilar situations 13. Expert views
About the author
John Galloway is an adviser, writer and consultant, specialising in ICT for SEN and Inclusion. He has worked with several local authorities and just about every sort of school. He has been involved in several projects that have used handheld devices with learners, and provides training for teachers and other staff at every level from beginner to post-graduate. He is the author of four Fulton titles.
Merlin John is a journalist who has written extensively about this field. Previously editor of The Times Educational Supplement's Online magazine, he now manages his own website, www.agent4change.net, a source of information for using technology for learning.
Maureen McTaggart previously worked for TSL Education Limited, publisher of The Times Educational Supplement and the Times Higher Education Supplement. She is now a freelance writer, mainly in the field of ICT in education, and part-time in the publishing and communications departments at the School of Advanced Study, University of London.
Summary
As technology evolves we are ever more reliant on the use of handheld and mobile devices, yet what do we know about their impact on learning? While there is a lot of interest in mobile technology, many schools still aren’t sure how to best use it for learning and teaching.
